we installed the stair down from the parking area. they are steel risers (that will turn to an orange rust color) and decomposed granite backfill.
the house now feels complete with the pattern and curtains installed. it feels like a home.
now that the patterns are applied, we turn our focus towards the landscape work. on the left of the image traces of the construction driveway remain. we will begin to reshape and plant this area to help it blend back into the desert.
a little sweeping up after some visitors. 30 people from the houston art museum visited today
the front door with the finished pattern
the far kitchen wall will also be covered in the pattern all the way to where the curtain hangs
the design as seen from the entry court. we want to screen the view as you move towards the house so that the view isn't revealed until entering the house proper
the first two Sarah Morris / Liam Gillick panels were installed - the second panel is visible draped over the chair, still attached to the transfer tape
a beautiful three day rainstorm visits the high desert - snow in the mountains just above us.
the house sits on 5 acres of high desert hillside - it's the place we go to clear our minds.
it is so remote that it has to function off-grid with green technologies.
new curtains for the house designed and fabricated by Elodie Blanchard (http://www.elasticco.com/) the curtains are sheer to allow trace views to the landscape. white to reflect the sun's heat in summer
the guest bedroom curtains
the master bedroom curtains are felt - sewn in narrow panels to create a hinged pleat. we decided to make the curtain large enough not only to cover the glass doors to the courtyard, but also to act as our privacy door to the hallway.
snow in the mountains just about 500 feet above us
on one hand, getting reading for an early morning hike. on the other hand, breakfast for the baby.
the essential paradox of glass...
putting the kids to work in the garden
holiday supper in style
living room, dining room, and kitchen fully furnished
our new couch finally arrived - there's nothing so civilized as a good couch
